Primary Care Pharmacy Technician UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Are you a dedicated and energetic Pharmacy Technician ready to take your career in a fresh, rewarding direction?

NHS Forth Valley is offering a fantastic opening for a Primary Care Pharmacy Technician to become part of our friendly team based in local GP practices.

In this role, you’ll make a real difference by helping deliver safe, high-quality pharmaceutical support. Your work will focus on helping patients achieve the best possible results from their medications through careful, patient-centered care.

You’ll collaborate closely with pharmacists, fellow pharmacy technicians, and support staff as part of our highly regarded Pharmacotherapy Service. This team is valued across the region for its positive impact on patient health and prescribing practices.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities are essential. You’ll work hand-in-hand with multidisciplinary colleagues across GP surgeries, community pharmacies, hospitals, and care homes to provide smooth, joined-up pharmaceutical care for patients.

Key Requirements:

• You must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to be eligible for this position.
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel across the Forth Valley service area are necessary, as the role involves working in various GP practices.

This post requires membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. For details, visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

For an informal chat or more details about the role, feel free to contact Lynne Curtis, Lead Pharmacy Technician for Pharmacotherapy, at 01324 567938 or lynne.curtis@nhs.scot.

Important update on working hours: Starting 1 April 2026, the standard full-time working week under Agenda for Change will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (with part-time hours adjusted proportionally). To ensure no impact on take-home pay, the hourly rate will increase accordingly.

Certificate of Sponsorship / Visa Information
If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please review the requirements for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes carefully. NHS Forth Valley may sponsor eligible candidates for suitable posts, subject to meeting salary thresholds and other conditions. Sponsorship is reviewed case-by-case after interview and during pre-employment checks—it’s not guaranteed. For the latest UK visa and sponsorship guidance, check official UK Government resources, including advice for international applicants to health and social care roles.

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